Category Archives: Television

Soundtracks

I have been loading my MP3 player with a lot of movie soundtracks lately. A good soundtrack can add another level to a movie. Two examples of this are John William’s The Imperial March (Vader’s Theme)  and Ennio Morricone’s The Ecstasy of … Continue reading

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The Elusive Part is All in the Context

                                       “I Withhold Judgment” (Greek)       I can see more of the world than ever before because of the Internet. However, just because I can see it does not mean I am also getting its complete context. … Continue reading

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Westerns: Icons, Legends and Myths

“Some people are useless on top of the ground. They ought to be under it, inspiring the cabbages.” – Mark Twain When it comes to American History the “Revolutionary Era” with all of its “players” in history has always held … Continue reading

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Game of Thrones

I think there is a tendency for people to dismiss what you find based on the way you came to the material. It really should not matter. The point is you discovered something for yourself. The “fantasy” genre of literature … Continue reading

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Shameful I Must Admit to It

“Everybody thinks of themselves as being slightly above average” – Garrison Keillor I heard that confession is good for the soul. And what little I have left at this point could probably use some. I think that I am a … Continue reading

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